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Asking a professor to be a second reader in an email?

Asked by LeavesNoTrace (5677points) October 28th, 2011

I would like to ask former a professor to be the second reader for my final undergrad project. I was going just stop by during office hours to ask but she doesn’t have any this semester and only teaches part time.

Her colleague told me to email her. How should I ask?

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gailcalled's avatar

You use the same language you used here (but check for word order – your typing got a little garbled.)

Dear Professor Lifesaver;

I will be completing my undergraduate project on (description or title here) on Dec. 1, 2011, and hope that you would be willing to be the second reader. Professor Firstreader will be evaluating this paper (project) also.

Forgive the informality of an email. but I understand that you do not have office hours this semester. If you would like to discuss this in person, I would be happy to meet you at your convenience.

Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

Sincerely yours,

Eager student.

LeavesNoTrace's avatar

@gailcalled Thanks for the great answer. I admittedly got a little impatient and sent it before I saw anyone answered my question. :x

But what I sent was actually pretty close to what you suggested, except I tend to close with ‘Best’ or ‘Best regards’.

gailcalled's avatar

No big deal. In future, I would not use “Best regards” for a professional letter. It implies friendship or collegiality.

LeavesNoTrace's avatar

@gailcalled In general, I would agree but I go to a smallish college with a small department – I have a good rapport with this professor and she’s very friendly and outgoing to the point of being on a first-name basis. Don’t worry, I did call her “Professor” in the greeting. hehe

gailcalled's avatar

Fair enough. I hope things work out.

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